New interior options: Vinyl flooring and vinyl seating surfaces

[Heimkehr]

Now evident on the Jeep configurator site are two new options:

Black vinyl floor covering for $995.00; and
Heavy duty vinyl seats for $1,695.00.

It's nice that Stellantis has decided to finally make available what was for many years the standard fitments for vehicles with what we might refer to as utility-grade interiors. They're charging us for the privilege, natch.

So: Would you add either or both new options to your Wrangler build? I'd want both.

Edit: A spot check revealed said options appear to be limited to the JLUs at this time.

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[PatriotX]

A durable all-weather vinyl seating option would be a no-brainer for many of us here.

Heck, I’d take cop-style puke-resistant plastic seats in the rear; I’m never sitting back there…bonus for the cuff cutouts in seat backs.

 

[JP29]

I think I would still have gone carpet/cloth. The carpet may trap dust and debris, but to be fair I feel it also hides it fairly well too. With vinyl flooring I'd be worried my eyes would pick out the first specs starting and drive me crazy. The seats don't really do much for me either - seems like leather would come in at about the same price point, with similar waterproof qualities (assuming no perforations). I may be missing it, but it doesn't even seem like those options are available for a two door Sport.

 

[HK1s]

But I like light colored seats and sound isolation from the carpet.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

No.

There is no no option

 

[Heimkehr]

No.

There is no no option

Fixed.

 

[Philly_]

I’d pull the trigger on the flooring for sure. The seats are a maybe for me as I am pretty sure the current leather is mostly (if not all) vinyl anyways.

One of the best things about the bronco is the vinyl seats and washout floors. It’s not for everyone, but would suit the way I use my Jeeps well.

 

[Beach Bum 89]

Looks like it’s only available on the 4 door. That would eliminate me. If it had been available on the 2 door when I ordered my ‘22, would have definitely considered both.

 

[Bulletbill]

As @Heimkehr already noted…I also remember when vinyl seats and floors used to be the base option on every vehicle and that you didn’t have to pay extra for it.

Not to mention the fun you had as a kid climbing into a hot car in the summer time and attempting not to have the skin burned of the back of your legs.

 

[Heimkehr]

Anyone else remember when vinyl seats and floors used to be the base option on every vehicle that you didn’t have to pay extra for.

Mentioned in post #1.

 

[Bulletbill]

Mentioned in post #1.

Lol, noted…and guilty of not fully reading your post…fixed it.

 

[BigMaCro]

dang, I remember when vinyl was the cheap default, and carpet cost big bucks. Now it's the other way around?

And Armorlite is still cheaper, and likely better!

 

[zakaron]

For the same reasons I didn't want leather, vinyl gets very hot in the direct summer sun and very cold in the winter. Cloth is much more neutral. I used to own a police package Caprice and while easy to clean, that vinyl rear seat would burn you in the summer. I also like the rubber flooring that comes stock in the Willys, so while I would not trade out, I can see the usefulness of the vinyl flooring as an option.

 

[Pinky Tuscadero]

The vinyl floor of my last and current Rams are super easy to clean - windex - paper towel - brand new again
Vinyl seats pretty much the same in both
As far as for a Jeep I don't see the advantage of the seats as they will all get just as soggy and take time to dry out but might help with the sun fading or replace that with premature vinyl deterioration cracking
Like a few of you have mentioned these are not premium items but things that should be discounted off of msrp and not added on as high buck options as they are clearly the lowest tiers of the seats and floors and cheapest to build
Oh Well, I know why my Rams had this junk - because I'm cheap, paying extra for it would have been foolish then and now for sure.
"For only a $20 extra charge sir we can upgrade your sirloin steak to a half eaten hot dog"

 

[Heimkehr]

I also like the rubber flooring that comes stock in the Willys

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The $995 black vinyl floor covering option is available for the Willys Sport and the Willys (JLUs). The configurator images display standard carpeting for both trims.

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